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The great 17th-century Japanese poet Basho wrote, “Before the light that things give off dies in the heart, it must be expressed.” In this International Year of Light, we look forward to posting your own expression of the “light that things give off”!

--Bob Eklund, AstroPoetry Blog Editor

2018 AstroPoetry Winner - Children’s Category

Jun 20

Bob Eklund, AstroPoetry Blog Editor

Congratulations Entrants

First Place

Hadassah Ogutu, Nairobi,Kenya

The Stars of the Night Sky

Starless nightDarkness aroundWhat a canvasFor the artist delight.

Twinkle twinkle little starWhat a gorgeous diamond up in the sky.

Smiling back at meIs a ball of lightBright as it’s shineLike the sun at night.

Darkest is the hour at bayBefore the sun kisses the earthWith its rayStars and moon take a bowAs they usher in the day.

Second Place

Lin Shuqing, Wenzhou City, China

The Cowherd and the Weaving Maid

Looking at the sky at night,the Altair and the Vega shine on both sides of the Milky Way.

In a Chinese legend,the Cowherd and the Weaving Maid are a couple.They become stars separated by the Milky Way.

The stars are beautiful, because they can always tell us many stories.

Third Place

Jhanak Sharma, New Delhi, India

SuperMom Flying Me To The SuperMoon

On 31st January Two Thousand & Eighteen,Me and my Mom stood near the India GateWith a lot many stargazers, curious & keen.

To witness the SuperMoon as it turns blood red,Something about this blue moon kept all of us awake, off-bed.

Royale & Regal, it stoodDespite an eclipse.Outshining against the darkness,Sight was worth every glimpse.

Just like my Mom who fightsAgainst all odds without fail,Jumps over deep cratersAnd walks down bumpy lunar trail.

She rides every tide in her stride,To fly me to the SuperMooon with pride.I owe you Mom, my celestial shine,Every step, every dive and every flight of mine.

For plucking asteroids and throwing away,For me to swift pass the Milky-Way.

I Thank you Mom for holding me to rise above the rest,To recognise self and realise my best.

Honorable Mention

Ansh Chaudhary, New Delhi, India

My Imaginary Place

Imagine what will it be in space? Will I live on Mars or on stars? Will there be robots or Aliens? What will be my vehicle? A space car or a bike or a rocket's ride. What will I play with? Lego or with cranes, shooting star or a plane? Will I meet a dragon or a unicorn will it be? Walking on a travelator or dancing on a space Ranger. Will there be space ghost or an angel? Helping me enjoy the world so amazing! Will I have superpowers, to help the space raise? Oh what a wonderful place!!!

Honorable Mention

Chen Xiaonan, Wenzhou, China

The Starry Sky

The starry sky is like sand in the desert.The number is innumerable.Staring at the sky at night,Every star is a jewel.

The bright starry sky is like a group of fireflies.Every one has its own dream.I'm lying on the meadow at night .Counting the stars in the sky.Enjoying the tranquility of the night.